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Carrot Bean Salad

Submitted by: Virginia Arendt 
'My husband and I spend most summer days working in our gardens, so I like dinner dishes that are healthy and easy,' explains Virginia Arendt of Green Bay, Wisconsin. 'I created this salad when cilantro was taking over our herb garden.' 

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Pork 'n' Bean Salad

Submitted by: LaVerne Stetler 
THIS RECIPE from my aunt was an immediate hit. I had pork and beans and mayonnaise in the pantry and all the vegetables in my garden. It's wonderful for a picnic or barbecue because it travels well in a cooler and is so colorful. -LaVerne Stetler, Escalon, California 

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Black Bean and Corn Salad

Submitted by: Darlene Temple 
This recipe is a favorite with my husband and five boys, all hearty eaters. It's filling, economical and, best of all, easy to prepare. I spend many afternoons driving our sons back and forth to their wrestling and band practices, piano lessons, Boy Scout meetings and church activities. 

Bean Salad Medley

Submitted by: Heather Molzan 
Forget to plan a dish for the neighborhood potluck? Heather Molzan of Edmonton, Alberta offers a speedy solution from the pantry that's sure to be a crowd-pleaser. 'Additional veggies give traditional bean salad an extra boost of flavor,' she notes. 'It tastes just as good when made a day or two ahead of time.' 

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Green Bean 'N' Pea Salad

Submitted by: Pat Walter 
This crispy salad from Pat Walter of Pine Island, Minnesota is a snap to make with convenient frozen green beans and peas. Diced pimientos add a dash of color, and the sweet-sour dressing adds flavor to this appealing toss. 

Artichoke Bean Salad

Submitted by: Dixie Terry 
'You can stir up this colorful bean salad in no time,' assures Dixie Terry Goreville, Illinois. Two kinds of canned beans and a jar of artichokes pick up fast flavor when tossed with prepared salad dressing. 

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French Bean Salad

Submitted by: Penni Barringer 
Penni Barringer jazzes up frozen green beans with onion, bacon and bottled salad dressing for a cool dish that's as big on flavor as it is on convenience. 'I created this recipe after trying a similar salad at a restaurant,' explains the Rosalia, Washington reader. 

Tuscan Bean Salad

Submitted by: Dixie Cannafax 
'I love to cook for my family and friends, and this delicious marinated bean salad is a favorite they request often,' says Dixie Cannafax of Petaluma, California. 'It's especially good alongside a pork entree.' 

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Cannellini Bean Salad

Submitted by: Alden Thornton 
'I've had this recipe quite a long time, although I have changed it somewhat from the original,' comments Alden Thornton from Warrenton, Oregon. 'It's always been popular, particularly when served at picnics and potlucks.' Tip: If you are crunched for time, instead of roasting the pepper yourself, use roasted red peppers sold in jar, often near the pickles and condiments. 

Kidney Bean and Chickpea Salad

Submitted by: Terri Webber 
In Miami, Florida, Terri Webber picks this zesty salad when she needs a crowd-pleaser that's as close as her pantry. 'The dressing blends nicely with the combination of canned beans, tomato and onion,' she says. 'This salad tastes just as good when It's made a day ahead. I've never seen a bowl empty so quickly!' 
 
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